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Andrew Johnson

16th

16th Vice President · 1865–1865

Andrew Johnson

National UnionTennesseeBecame President

Served under President Abraham Lincoln.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1865–1865
Party: National Union
President: Abraham Lincoln
Home State: Tennessee
Born: 1808
Died: 1875

Notable For

Became 17th President after Lincoln's assassination. First president to be impeached.

Andrew Johnson served as the 16th Vice President from 1865 to 1865, under President Abraham Lincoln.

Became President

Andrew Johnson went on to serve as President of the United States.

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